Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Counsel for The Culture, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Hello Beautiful People! Are you a professional trying to "peace" together the ever-so changing aspects of your life?? Do you feel FRUSTRATED, FATIGUE, or UNHELPFUL to those around you? From being a student, parent, and spouse to navigating those dating streets; it can all be a struggle! How about the OVERWHELMING stress associated with being personally connected to social injustices and serving in a professional role where your 'community' is your 'client'? Ask yourself what you're ACTIVELY doing to enhance PERSONAL, SPIRITUAL, COMMUNITY, PROFESSIONAL, EMOTIONAL, & PHYSICAL domains within the life balance self-care wheel.
Hello Beautiful People! Are you a professional trying to "peace" together the ever-so changing aspects of your life?? Do you feel FRUSTRATED, FATIGUE, or UNHELPFUL to those around you? From being a student, parent, and spouse to navigating those dating streets; it can all be a struggle! How about the OVERWHELMING stress associated with being personally connected to social injustices and serving in a professional role where your 'community' is your 'client'? Ask yourself what you're ACTIVELY doing to enhance PERSONAL, SPIRITUAL, COMMUNITY, PROFESSIONAL, EMOTIONAL, & PHYSICAL domains within the life balance self-care wheel.
Welcome, I am happy you are here!
I see individuals (ages 13+) and couples for counseling, and provide a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy. Counseling goals are tailored to each client. Previous client's have reported that they better understand the reasoning behind their behaviors, use more healthy coping skills, and feel ready to live their most authentic lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023, and my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007.
Welcome, I am happy you are here!
I see individuals (ages 13+) and couples for counseling, and provide a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy. Counseling goals are tailored to each client. Previous client's have reported that they better understand the reasoning behind their behaviors, use more healthy coping skills, and feel ready to live their most authentic lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023, and my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007.
I take a strengths-based approach and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working anymore? I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, relationship issues, and the impact of past experiences or trauma. Many of my clients feel pressure to “hold it together” while internally feeling exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
I take a strengths-based approach and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working anymore? I work with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, relationship issues, and the impact of past experiences or trauma. Many of my clients feel pressure to “hold it together” while internally feeling exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
Drawing mostly from IFS, ACT, coherence therapy, as well as CBT and DBT, I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs.
Hello and welcome, I'm Kate! Originally from California, I moved to North Carolina in 2024 and am excited to continue my work supporting clients on their therapeutic journeys.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered, and I aim to create a warm and supportive space for all clients seeking care. I work with both adolescents and adults and have experience helping individuals navigate a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and attachment, parenting difficulties, substance use, work stress, life and family transitions, and self-esteem issues.
Drawing mostly from IFS, ACT, coherence therapy, as well as CBT and DBT, I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs.
Hello and welcome, I'm Kate! Originally from California, I moved to North Carolina in 2024 and am excited to continue my work supporting clients on their therapeutic journeys.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered, and I aim to create a warm and supportive space for all clients seeking care. I work with both adolescents and adults and have experience helping individuals navigate a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and attachment, parenting difficulties, substance use, work stress, life and family transitions, and self-esteem issues.
Allison Swarts
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Something has felt heavy for a while. Maybe you're overwhelmed. You really need someone to talk to and to understand. My clients are mostly females from 12 to 26 years old. Many have been told they have "perfectionist tendencies." Many dream big, but also get overstimulated. I'm here to help you navigate whatever you are dealing with so you can feel your best and do your best.
Something has felt heavy for a while. Maybe you're overwhelmed. You really need someone to talk to and to understand. My clients are mostly females from 12 to 26 years old. Many have been told they have "perfectionist tendencies." Many dream big, but also get overstimulated. I'm here to help you navigate whatever you are dealing with so you can feel your best and do your best.
Specialized Trauma & PTSD Therapy for Adults in NC:
You appear capable and high-functioning on the outside while feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck replaying the past internally. You have tried coping strategies or therapy before, yet still don’t feel fully seen, understood, or supported in the way you need. I believe trauma therapy works best in a safe, collaborative, attuned, and predictable relationship. I help adults heal from trauma and PTSD using gold-standard approaches that are carefully structured and paced for your nervous system so therapy feels supportive, personal, and sustainable for lasting change.
Specialized Trauma & PTSD Therapy for Adults in NC:
You appear capable and high-functioning on the outside while feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck replaying the past internally. You have tried coping strategies or therapy before, yet still don’t feel fully seen, understood, or supported in the way you need. I believe trauma therapy works best in a safe, collaborative, attuned, and predictable relationship. I help adults heal from trauma and PTSD using gold-standard approaches that are carefully structured and paced for your nervous system so therapy feels supportive, personal, and sustainable for lasting change.
My therapeutic approaches include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, somatic exercises, and expressive art therapies tailored to client needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults experiencing mood disorders due to complex trauma, including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse and neglect. I also treat anxiety, grief and loss, intimate partner violence, interpersonal concerns, identity exploration, and self-esteem challenges. I have worked in crisis intervention, detox, medical social work, medication-assisted treatment, private practice, and school social work.
My therapeutic approaches include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, somatic exercises, and expressive art therapies tailored to client needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults experiencing mood disorders due to complex trauma, including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse and neglect. I also treat anxiety, grief and loss, intimate partner violence, interpersonal concerns, identity exploration, and self-esteem challenges. I have worked in crisis intervention, detox, medical social work, medication-assisted treatment, private practice, and school social work.
Brent Michel
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
I often supplement ERP treatment with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello! I know it can be overwhelming seeking out mental health services, I hope the information on this page can be of use to you. If any of your questions remain unanswered, don't hesitate to reach out. My greatest passion is the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, as well as Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder and Chronic Insomnia. I'm trained in evidence-based treatments for these disorders, and am continuously developing my knowledge and skills. I also enjoy working with individuals dealing broadly with “problems of living”: stress, relationship difficulties, sense of purpose and satisfaction, etc.
I often supplement ERP treatment with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello! I know it can be overwhelming seeking out mental health services, I hope the information on this page can be of use to you. If any of your questions remain unanswered, don't hesitate to reach out. My greatest passion is the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, as well as Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder and Chronic Insomnia. I'm trained in evidence-based treatments for these disorders, and am continuously developing my knowledge and skills. I also enjoy working with individuals dealing broadly with “problems of living”: stress, relationship difficulties, sense of purpose and satisfaction, etc.
Your needs matter. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to take up space. I’ll invite you to read that again and notice how your body responds. Any discomfort? Tension? Numbness or checking out? However your body is responding makes sense. Being in the body can be painful and scary when needs have not been met for a long time. In our work together, the practice of returning to the body is not just about finding new ways to ease the pain, but about allowing your pain to be heard. I center consent throughout the process and use a non-violent approach, which means I honor and hold space for the emotions showing up in your system.
Your needs matter. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to take up space. I’ll invite you to read that again and notice how your body responds. Any discomfort? Tension? Numbness or checking out? However your body is responding makes sense. Being in the body can be painful and scary when needs have not been met for a long time. In our work together, the practice of returning to the body is not just about finding new ways to ease the pain, but about allowing your pain to be heard. I center consent throughout the process and use a non-violent approach, which means I honor and hold space for the emotions showing up in your system.
All of us long for connection, validation, and acceptance.
I believe that growth and healing come in the context of relationship. The therapeutic relationship can help you explore past wounds and faulty beliefs that keep you stuck while providing a corrective emotional experience of security, attachment, and compassion. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, using modalities such as Internal Family Systems.
All of us long for connection, validation, and acceptance.
I believe that growth and healing come in the context of relationship. The therapeutic relationship can help you explore past wounds and faulty beliefs that keep you stuck while providing a corrective emotional experience of security, attachment, and compassion. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, using modalities such as Internal Family Systems.
Accepting new clients! Are you or your loved one not coping as well as in the past? Counseling can help you get back on the right path in life. I love helping people of all ages through difficult times utilizing multiple types of therapy techniques incorporated into sessions. I believe that counseling is an opportunity to really be heard and helped. I provide an individual approach to each person's needs and work collaboratively with clients to achieve results!
Accepting new clients! Are you or your loved one not coping as well as in the past? Counseling can help you get back on the right path in life. I love helping people of all ages through difficult times utilizing multiple types of therapy techniques incorporated into sessions. I believe that counseling is an opportunity to really be heard and helped. I provide an individual approach to each person's needs and work collaboratively with clients to achieve results!
I utilize an integrative approach to cater to each individual’s treatment goals using various therapeutic approaches, including, but not limited to, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I have a passion for helping individuals recognize the strength and resiliency they have within to overcome any challenge in life. My goals consist of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can process experiences, increase their self-awareness, heal, and grow.
I utilize an integrative approach to cater to each individual’s treatment goals using various therapeutic approaches, including, but not limited to, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I have a passion for helping individuals recognize the strength and resiliency they have within to overcome any challenge in life. My goals consist of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can process experiences, increase their self-awareness, heal, and grow.
Welcome! I am Beth Gaudette, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Raleigh, here to help support you during life's daily and complex challenges. I graduated from North Carolina State University with an MSW. My therapy experience focuses on many concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, and parenting, working with a wide range of clients but specializing in working with adolescents through adulthood. I am a warm, positive, and dependable clinician.
Welcome! I am Beth Gaudette, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Raleigh, here to help support you during life's daily and complex challenges. I graduated from North Carolina State University with an MSW. My therapy experience focuses on many concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, and parenting, working with a wide range of clients but specializing in working with adolescents through adulthood. I am a warm, positive, and dependable clinician.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina with 30 years of experience providing services to individuals, couples, and families seeking support through issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and trauma. Having worked with the military, I offer a strong support system and maintain an eclectic and flexible approach to meet client needs. My passion lies in a holistic approach to helping people from “the inside out,” which includes improving mental health by caring for both our spiritual and physical needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina with 30 years of experience providing services to individuals, couples, and families seeking support through issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and trauma. Having worked with the military, I offer a strong support system and maintain an eclectic and flexible approach to meet client needs. My passion lies in a holistic approach to helping people from “the inside out,” which includes improving mental health by caring for both our spiritual and physical needs.
I would love to help you achieve YOUR goals! I have extensive experience helping clients work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and addictions. My approach to counseling varies according to the client's individual needs and preferences. I have a broad base of training in many types of therapies for individuals and couples. That allows for flexibility to choose the research-based interventions that are most appropriate for you. I am PsyPact Credentialed so can see clients via telehealth in any Psypact state. My office is walkable from NC State campus.
I would love to help you achieve YOUR goals! I have extensive experience helping clients work through the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and addictions. My approach to counseling varies according to the client's individual needs and preferences. I have a broad base of training in many types of therapies for individuals and couples. That allows for flexibility to choose the research-based interventions that are most appropriate for you. I am PsyPact Credentialed so can see clients via telehealth in any Psypact state. My office is walkable from NC State campus.
If you or your teenager can answer yes to ANY of these questions, let's schedule a time to meet conveniently online: Feeling hopeless or like things aren't going to get better? Having difficulty speaking up for yourself or communicating with others? Is it hard adjusting to change? Do you feel lost, or like your life is out of control? Do you deal with stress? Are you in an open, poly, or non-monogamous relationship (ENM)? Do you have negative thoughts or struggle with low self-esteem? Are you starting to use alcohol or drugs to cope with your problems and worried it may be getting out of control?
If you or your teenager can answer yes to ANY of these questions, let's schedule a time to meet conveniently online: Feeling hopeless or like things aren't going to get better? Having difficulty speaking up for yourself or communicating with others? Is it hard adjusting to change? Do you feel lost, or like your life is out of control? Do you deal with stress? Are you in an open, poly, or non-monogamous relationship (ENM)? Do you have negative thoughts or struggle with low self-esteem? Are you starting to use alcohol or drugs to cope with your problems and worried it may be getting out of control?
My clinical approach is rooted in Relational Theory, and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My hope is that as you build skills and feel more secure in yourself, therapy naturally becomes less necessary, because you’ve developed what you need within yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you can practice accepting yourself as you are, while also making room for growth and change.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you. Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief, it is about moving forward feeling empowered and capable of living a life full of purpose.
My clinical approach is rooted in Relational Theory, and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My hope is that as you build skills and feel more secure in yourself, therapy naturally becomes less necessary, because you’ve developed what you need within yourself. Therapy with me is a space where you can practice accepting yourself as you are, while also making room for growth and change.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you. Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief, it is about moving forward feeling empowered and capable of living a life full of purpose.
I consider psychodynamic therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to be the foundation of my clinical work.
I am a clinical psychologist who offers individual therapy to adults and adolescents. I have training and experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, identity development, relational issues, sleep concerns, and life transitions. I also have an extensive background working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
I consider psychodynamic therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to be the foundation of my clinical work.
I am a clinical psychologist who offers individual therapy to adults and adolescents. I have training and experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, identity development, relational issues, sleep concerns, and life transitions. I also have an extensive background working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and work with children, adolescents/teens, young adults, and parents. I specialize in working with teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, and life changes. I use CBT and Solution-Focused techniques to best support my clients. I frequently work with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities like Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, etc., parents of children with developmental disabilities, and anxiety and depression/mood disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and work with children, adolescents/teens, young adults, and parents. I specialize in working with teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, and life changes. I use CBT and Solution-Focused techniques to best support my clients. I frequently work with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities like Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, etc., parents of children with developmental disabilities, and anxiety and depression/mood disorders.
Lauren works with couples to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and rekindle sexual and emotional intimacy. She has completed over 60 hours of advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Lauren also supports individuals and couples through the tender early years of parenthood—balancing exhaustion, shifting identities, and the impact of parenting on the couple bond. A certified Postpartum Mental Health Counselor, she helps parents manage anxiety, depression, and the stress of new roles while keeping their partnership strong. Lauren works with women who are experiencing sexual pain using solution-focused treatment.
Lauren works with couples to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and rekindle sexual and emotional intimacy. She has completed over 60 hours of advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Lauren also supports individuals and couples through the tender early years of parenthood—balancing exhaustion, shifting identities, and the impact of parenting on the couple bond. A certified Postpartum Mental Health Counselor, she helps parents manage anxiety, depression, and the stress of new roles while keeping their partnership strong. Lauren works with women who are experiencing sexual pain using solution-focused treatment.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.